Nikon Coolpix
P300
 vs
Samsung
EX1

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Samsung EX1

Samsung EX1

Reasons to buy the Samsung EX1

Sensor size
 Large sensor
1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Screen type
 OLED Screen
Bright and vivid
Nikon Coolpix P300
"The P300's BSI (back side illuminated) CMOS sensor does pretty well in most shooting conditions and in normal use, image quality compares well to those of its peers with similar-sized sensors."
dpreview.com | talking about the P300's image-quality
"Overall then, the P300 is a satisfying compact camera."
dpreview.com | talking about the P300's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P300

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
 Really small
Compact 103x58x32 mm
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P300
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots high resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Weight Much lighter 189 g vs 386 g
Help
 2x lighter
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 8 fps vs 1.5 fps
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 Around 5.5x faster continuous shooting
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Size Smaller 103x58x32 mm vs 114x63x29 mm
Help
 Around 10% smaller
Lowest price Cheaper $299.00 vs $400.14
Help
 The best price we've seen is $101 cheaper (around 30% less)
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1500s
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 More than 20% faster max shutter speed
Nikon Coolpix P300 Learn more about
the Nikon P300

Advantages of the Samsung EX1
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 50% larger sensor
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Screen type Has an OLED screen OLED vs LCD
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 OLED screens are often brighter and more vibrant than typical LCD screens
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 3 cm
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 Focus on subjects 3x closer to the lens
True resolution Higher true resolution 10 MP vs 9.7 MP
Help
 Almost the same
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.3"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 320 ms vs 430 ms
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 Around 30% less delay when taking photos
Longest exposure Longer exposures 16s vs 8s
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 2x longer exposures
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the Samsung EX1
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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon P300

Looking for in camera panoramic stitching

One person recommends the Nikon P300:

" That one's easy. P300 has built-in panorama and D5100 doesn't."

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.8
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
P300:921k dots
EX1:920k dots
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
P300:Lens, Sensor shift
EX1:Lens
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
P300:3 cm
EX1:1 cm
Lowest price Very expensive Help
P300:$299.00
EX1:$400.14
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Thickness Quite thick Help
P300:1.3"
EX1:1.1"
Weight Heavy Help
P300:189 g
EX1:386 g
Size Large Help
P300:103x58x32 mm
EX1:114x63x29 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Zoom Poor zoom Help
P300:4.2x
EX1:3x

Compared to recent pro digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Very small Help
P300:103x58x32 mm
EX1:114x63x29 mm
Thickness Very thin Help
P300:1.3"
EX1:1.1"
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
P300:$299.00
EX1:$400.14
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
P300:8s
EX1:16s
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
P300:1/2000s
EX1:1/1500s
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
P300:9.7 MP
EX1:10 MP
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
240 shots
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P310

Pro digicam

$300 - $315
3D Captures 3D images
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the EX1
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
Size Is slightly smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the EX1
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the EX1
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$499 - $500
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the XZ-1 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the XZ-1 vs the EX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$350
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the EX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
Zoom Has way more more zoom
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the EX1
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Coolpix P300
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the EX1

Nikon Coolpix P300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $289
Zoom Much more zoom
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Coolpix P300
Canon IXUS 220 HS

Canon IXUS 220 HS

Compact

$163 - $228
Size Much smaller
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Compare the IXUS 220 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$229
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Macro focus Better macro capability
Aperture Much narrower aperture
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix P300

Samsung EX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Much larger
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the EX1

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Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung EX1
Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung EX1
Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung EX1

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